Gaurav Gogoi loses from Jorhat to BJP's Hitendra Nath Goswami

The Election Commission has frozen the original Trinamool Congress party name and its twin flower symbol ahead of the upcoming West Bengal by-polls following a split. The commission allotted temporary identities to both factions: Mamata Banerjee's camp received the name Mamata All India Trinamool Congress with the football player symbol, while the rebel faction was named Democratic Trinamool Congress with the envelope symbol. The rebel camp claimed the support of 64 out of 80 MLAs. Both sides traded charges, with the rebel faction criticising party functioning and Mamata's camp calling the decision undemocratic. Opposition allies condemned the move, while the BJP dismissed any involvement in the internal feud.

On this edition of Super 6, discussions focus on major political and legal developments across southern states.

This news broadcast covers key national and corporate developments, starting with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) initiating legal adjudication against Nestle India over promotional claims for infant formulas such as NAN EXELA Pro Stage 1 and Lactogen Pro 1 under the Infant Milk Substitutes (IMS) Act.

A political showdown has emerged in Tamil Nadu between Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) regarding alliance allegiances and seat allocations. The DMDK criticised the VCK leadership, stating that parties switching alliances had done so to secure ministerial positions. In response, VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan clarified that his remarks questioned whether coalition partners left purely out of a desire for power, or if the sudden entry and seat accommodation of the DMDK created dissatisfaction among existing allies. Both parties presented contrasting arguments concerning coalition dynamics and political motives.